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Precision and Accuracy

Can you hit the bull’s-eye on the nose? In this BrainPop movie, Tim and Moby will demonstrate the difference between precision and accuracy, which are kind of like measurements of measurement! You’ll learn why in some situations you might want to be more precise, while in others, accuracy is more important. Of course, in lots of situations — brain surgery might be one — you want to be both accurate and precise! Talk about hitting the nail right on the head!

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